KIA Ride & Drive Reviews

"So for the fully loaded 2018 Kia Stinger, you're looking at about $52,000. That will barely get you a base BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. You'll miss the base Audi A7 by $18,000 and the Panamera by a full $33,000. Prestige or not, the Stinger just succeeded in a category in which Lexus, Infiniti and Acura are having difficulties finding a foothold.

If money weren't an issue, we probably wouldn't cross-shop it with the aforementioned German luxury sedans, but for most of us, money is an issue."

Kia's sexy new Stinger is more than just the brand's best looking model, it's the fastest and best handling Kia model ever. With an all-new rear wheel drive platform and a selection of turbocharged engines the Stinger is the value alternative to the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, A5 Fastback, Lexus GS and a solid performance upgrade from vehicles like the Acura TLX, Buick Regal or Dodge Charger.

While it's not quite the game changer that some were hoping for, it is my new favorite vehicle for 2017.